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Am I the only one who's not worried? Ok, we were lucky to beat Cleveland today, a team that we should've steamrolled. Vick threw 4 interceptions. It's just that it's only the first game of the season, don't you think that it's too early to press the panic button?

He didnt alligator the ball. It was a bad throw by Vick. Also there is no QB controversy here. People need to calm down and quit acting like idiots. Vick had a bad game but also drove us down for the winning score. Hes our QB for the year. They are trying to win a SB right now and they are not going to put a rookie QB in. Also get over the fact that we pass all the time. That is how Reid has ran this offense since hes been here and it will never change. GO EAGLES

Am I the only one who's not worried? Ok, we were lucky to beat Cleveland today, a team that we should've steamrolled. Vick threw 4 interceptions. It's just that it's only the first game of the season, don't you think that it's too early to press the panic button?

Yeah it is to early to panic. Vick barely played in the preseason. The big thing is we won the game. Alot of our fellow Eagle fans arent happy unless they have something to complain about. Some of the comments on here are just plain childish. Such as kill vick, put in foles all ready, i think i saw a fire reid comment all ready. People need to quit acting like idiots. GO EAGLES

Am I the only one who's not worried? Ok, we were lucky to beat Cleveland today, a team that we should've steamrolled. Vick threw 4 interceptions. It's just that it's only the first game of the season, don't you think that it's too early to press the panic button?

Yes it is,however everyone kept saying don't panic last year and we all know how that turned out.My point being is that last year is still heavy on everyones mind.

Many of you are missing the main point to take from today's game. I completely understand Vick's rust due to the lack of practice and game action he saw this preseason due to the hand and rib injuries. He showed some rust on some throws and he deserves a game to get get that rust off.

That being said, decision making and the ability to read a defense is different than a timing route that is slightly off. Today we saw the same Vick that we've seen the last 10 years. A guy whose athleticism and risk-taking tendencies have the ability to win you games, but also the ability to single handedly lose you games.

Vick hasn't significantly improved in those areas. He continually failed to recognize the blitz and in turn adjust the blocking scheme. Can the Eagles win a super bowl with Vick at QB? I'm not going to say no because the defense showed signs of being very very good today and winning a super bowl is about all the parts coming together at the right time and i believe that can happen, however I think it is VERY unlikely and the Eagles need to prepare to move on from Vick when he gets hurt this season.

Hopefully we get to see enough of Foles this season to decide if we should draft a guy like Tyler Wilson or Tyler Bray in the draft. (Please not Logan Thomas)

100% agreed. The Brady vs. Peyton arguments always made me laugh. Remember when Brady was lost for the season? The Pats went 11&5. Remember when Peyton was lost for the season? Yeah, exactly my point. I've never seen a QB literally have as much weight on his shoulders than Peyton Manning. They say football is a team sport, which it is, but Peyton WAS that team. IMO Peyton is the GOAT.

As for the topic, people need to have their head examined if they think Foles is the answer for the rest of this season.

People have already said it, make the offense fit Vick. Let's make things more fluid, quick passes, get the ball in the hands of the playmakers. Take shots when the offense has some flow going, third and long isn't a place we want to be at.

Best thing this team can do is establish Shady early. Get him some runs going a few screens and allow him to suck those linebackers and safties up to the line.

First Vick is much better when he has a rythm...and the play action is always more believable when the run has been established. I'm not a vick fan (I think he takes too many hits and will miss too many games), but he is the best thing we have right now and no reason to even consider switching...its sink or swim.

There's really only one thing that concerns me when it comes to this offense.

Now I don't want anyone to think I'm bashing on McCoy (because I think he's top 3 as a RB)...but, and this is merely a criticism....He bounces his runs to the outside all the time....If McCoy were to hit the hole at the line from time to time he'd draw the SS in....by McCoy going to the outside all the time the SS is free to float out in pass coverage more on the playaction. Our playactioon was 3 WR and a TE on 6-7defenders....which doesn't allow for a very good matchup...Cleveland most ran 4-5 man rushes....The first possession when McCoy ran thought about running up the gut, he changed his mind and tried to bounce to the outside...he fumbled...

McCoy will get his yardage....but if the defense focuses mainly on Vick (like Cleveland did yesterday) the Eagles will not be successful....

I could be wrong about that...but I was a little frustrated that the line doesn't get to do what they're practicing...and that's attacking the D-Line so the RB's can attack the line for a gain.